Nights of a Thousand Candles | Fri., Nov. 26-Sun., Jan. 2 | 4-9 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr, Murrells Inlet | $12+ | Visit this annual light display featuring millions of lights + enjoy a tree lighting ceremony every day at 6:45 p.m., live music, and seasonal goodies.

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Today

Charleston Classic | Thurs., Nov. 18-Sun., Nov. 21 | Times vary | TD Arena, 301 Meeting St. | $27+ | Calling all basketball fans — grab tickets for this college tournament hosted by CofC. 🏀

Friday

Holiday Market | Fri., Nov. 19-Sun., Nov. 21 | Times vary | Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center | $8 | Get in the holiday spirit with vendors, artisans, food, and music. 🎁

Saturday

Cross the Cut Ride | Sat., Nov. 20 | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Terrace Plaza, 1956 Maybank Hwy. | Free | Support Charleston Moves with a police-escorted bike ride over Wappoo Cut Bridge + advocate to upgrade roadways in James Island and West Ashley. 🚲

Sunday

Nightshades at Charleston Pour House | Sun., Nov. 21 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $5 | Jam out with this high-energy rock band with a funk problem.
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market | Sun., Nov. 21 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | Free | Visit this local market featuring a full deck bar, live music, food trucks, and seasonal goodies. 🌽

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

76º | Partly Cloudy | 24% chance of rain ☁️

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 6:51 a.m.
Set: 5:18 p.m.

Tide

Low: 12:41 a.m. + 1:22 p.m.
High: 6:58 a.m. + 7:18 p.m.

Biz

Home goods retailer Design House has invested $627,000 to establish operations in Berkeley County. The facility — located at 300 Trade Zone Blvd. in Summerville — will create 40 new jobs and offer a variety of furniture, lighting, cabinets + bath accessories.

Community

Six internships for the Teen Science Ambassador Program from the Medical University of South Carolina have been made possible through a grant. The program — open to students in underrepresented STEM fields — will run between February + April and offer dinner, travel assistance, and compensation. (WCSC)

Cause

‘Tis the season. Uptown Social + Bodega are collaborating to offer a “B.E.C. On Me” deal — purchase a $15 ticket for two “Bodega Classic” sandwiches from now until Nov. 25 and one sandwich will be donated to local shelter One80 Place on Thanksgiving. 🥯

Holiday

This year, the Historic Charleston Foundation will collaborate with Explore Charleston + Southern Living to host the first-ever Illumination Charleston weekend from Dec. 2-5, offering an opening night party, speaker series + a tour of historic homes. View the schedule. (Holy City Sinner)
Chanukah in the Square — SC’s largest annual Jewish event — will return to Marion Square after being held as a drive-through last year. The event will offer live entertainment, food stations + the menorah candle lighting tradition. Check it out from Nov. 28 to Dec. 6. (WCBD)

Festival

The Jazz Crawl for Charity is returning to Charleston on April 10, 2022. Kicking off on King Street, the event will feature a parade with cultural artists and performers + offer a Carnival-themed costume party at the Gibbes Museum. Sign up for the event’s newsletter for updates and details. 🎷(Holy City Sinner)

Seasonal

Prohibition cocktail bar and restaurant has announced its newest collaboration with the “Miracle” franchise + Jeff “Beachbum'' Berry — Sippin Santa. Starting Monday, Nov. 22 through New Year’s Eve, stop by 549 King St. to experience festive cocktails and shared plates. Check out the menu. 🍸

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendars. This weekend, take a ride to Murrells Inlet to enjoy the 2021 Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast, offering $45 all-you-can-eat oysters. The event, held on Sat., Nov. 20 outside of Wicked Tuna, will be free admission + include additional food and drinks. 🦪(WCIV)

The Buy

Most joggers we’ve tried have waistbands that never stay in place, or no pockets for our phones. Meet Public Rec. They make leisurewear in waist and inseam sizes (read: a broader selection than XS-XL) for increased comfort and a better fit. (The All Day Jogger is on our holiday wishlist.) 🎁 Ⓟ

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Winner, winner…. holiday dinner? 🏆

Each year, the Holiday Festival of Lights hosts a Giant Greeting Card Competition, dividing student groups into elementary, middle, and high school divisions. This year’s first, second, and third place winners for each division have been announced.

Check out this post for the full list + be sure to stop by Santa’s Village to catch a glimpse of the winning displays for yourself.

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